A) Go to the NYC Online Certification Portal B) Click on New Users: Register for an Account and create a new account.

User Quick Guide: NYC Online Certification Portal OVERVIEW The NYC Online Certification Portal makes it easier and more convenient for you to apply for certification and manage your business profile listed on the NYC Online Directory of Certified Businesses. You still have the option to apply for certification and manage your business profile through the paper process if you choose to do so. If you choose to use the NYC Online Certification Portal, this quick guide will help to walk you through the process. SECTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Create a Public User Account Account Management Link Public User Account to Existing Business Records Using a PIN Begin an Application/Continue a Saved Application Update Your Record Complete a Recertification Application

1. Create a Public User Account A) Go to the NYC Online Certification Portal B) Click on New Users: Register for an Account and create a new account.

C) Upon successful submission of your account information, your account will be active.

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2. Account Management A) The account management link is the link to where you may: update your password, security question and/or e-mail address; connect your user account to your certification account (see #3); or add authorized representatives for your business account.

B) The “Login Information” section allows you to edit your password, security question and/or email address. Click Edit to edit the information, and click Save to submit the new login information.

C) The Contact Information section allows you to add a contact. Any contacts added will be authorized to discuss your business with SBS. To add a contact, click the Add a Contact button, fill in the requested information and click the Add Contact button.

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3. Link Public User Account to Existing Business Records Using a PIN You will want to link your Public User Account to your existing records in order to: 1) track the status of a pending application; 2) recertify; or 3) update your existing information. Please note: This process is only for those businesses that have an existing record with SBS. If you are new to SBS, please complete a new application for certification. A) Login to the NYC Online Certification Portal by using your newly registered Username/Email and Password. B) Once logged in, click on Account Management near the top of the screen.

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C) In the Business Information section, click on Add PIN to connect to an existing certification.

D) In the PIN Information section, enter the PIN number provided by SBS and click on Find PIN.

E) If the PIN search returns the correct Business Name, click on the PIN Number to open a dialogue box confirming the association and click OK. (If the PIN search does not return the correct Business Name please complete this form and we will contact you with further help.)

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F) Once the PIN is added to your Public User Account, a confirmation message is displayed and the Status of the PIN is Pending.

G) SBS must approve the PIN before you can access the certification in your records. Upon approval, you will receive email notification and the Status of the PIN changes to Approved.

H) Once approved, you can apply for Recertification, submit your Annual Affadavit of No Material Change, or submit an update to your business information through the NYC Online Certification Portal.

4. Begin an Application/Continue a Saved Application A) Login to the NYC Online Certification Portal by using your newly registered Username/Email and Password. B) Once logged in, click on Apply Online to apply online to become MWBE, LBE, and/or EBE certified. Read the agreement, click the checkbox labeled “By checking the box, you affirm that you will share true and accurate information with the City of New York.”, and click the Continue Application button.

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C) If you are already connected to an existing certification, you must select your PIN first.

D) Finally, you select the type of certification you are applying to.

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E) Complete all of the information requested. See the related certification help guide if you have more questions.

F) If you need to save your application and complete it later, you may do so by pressing the button. G) To continue a saved application, simply navigate back to “Manage My Records” link and click the “Resume Application” link next to the application you wish to resume.

5. Update Your Record A) In case you need to update your records after you’re certified, there will be an “Update” link to update your records. You should also do this when you receive your annual affirmation request via email.

B) Click the “Update” link. This is where you will review all of the information in your record since your last update/application. Change ONLY that information which has changed. At the end, you will see a confirmation. You must check this box to submit.

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C) At the end, you’ll complete your affirmation or update and get a record number. Save this for later use. You’ll need this if you call the certification hotline or use the online help feature.

6. Complete a Recertification Application A) 90 days before your certification expires, you will become eligible to complete a recertification application. Click “Manage My Records” to get started.

B) You will see your certification records listed here. Click the “Recertify” link to begin the recertification process.

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C) Complete all of the information requested. See the related certification help guide if you have more questions.

D) To be able to submit the application, you must check the checkbox in the affidavit section.

E) At the end, you’ll complete your recertification and get a record number. Save this for later use. You’ll need this if you call the certification hotline or use the online help feature.

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